Interesting race

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Yeah, it sucks for them. He was pretty lame going into the van, they were holding up his leg before that.

CS:

Does the HBPA have an insurance deal where they pay half of catostophic losses in the event of a claim? Heard a rumor about that once, found it hard to believe.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by cloud_break

CS:

Does the HBPA have an insurance deal where they pay half of catostophic losses in the event of a claim? Heard a rumor about that once, found it hard to believe.

In Ky and Fl they pay for 1/2 the claim price if the owner who made the claim has a signed card on file with the HBPA. There may be other states with the same deal. Of course they have to put the horse down in order to collect.

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

In Ky and Fl they pay for 1/2 the claim price if the owner who made the claim has a signed card on file with the HBPA. There may be other states with the same deal. Of course they have to put the horse down in order to collect.

Thanks, I guess you can believe a little of what you hear.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by cloud_break

Thanks, I guess you can beleive a little of what you hear.

only a little

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

only a little

Especially on the backside.

[Cannon Shell]

Naturally this deal will cease to exist if the Jockeys Guild is sucessful in grabbing 1/2 the money that goes to the horsemans groups with their legislation sponsored by the 2 dopey congressmen.

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Naturally this deal will cease to exist if the Jockeys Guild is sucessful in grabbing 1/2 the money that goes to the horsemans groups with their legislation sponsored by the 2 dopey congressmen.

The Guild is the best thing that ever happened to racing. That legislation scares the hell out of me. These things have a way of getting passed sometimes. Not that its a perfect example, but the boxing act comes to mind. Besides, what the hell do politicians know about the horse business? In Kentucky, nothing. The only thing most of our general assembly knows about the game is what they learned betting $2 to show on Pat Day at Keeneland once a year.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by cloud_break

The Guild is the best thing that ever happened to racing. That legislation scares the hell out of me. These things have a way of getting passed sometimes. Not that its a perfect example, but the boxing act comes to mind. Besides, what the hell do politicians know about the horse business? In Kentucky, nothing. The only thing most of our general assembly knows about the game is what they learned betting $2 to show on Pat Day at Keeneland once a year.

The problem with trying to use politicans to advance your cause is the danger of the pols using you to advance their agenda (often to your dismay)
If you play with fire, don't cry when you get burnt.

KY pols get interested in racing usually around the time they request a bunch of Derby boxes (comp of course) that used to go to owners and fans.

[ELA]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Naturally this deal will cease to exist if the Jockeys Guild is sucessful in grabbing 1/2 the money that goes to the horsemans groups with their legislation sponsored by the 2 dopey congressmen.

Very good point.

Also, I think the FL HBPA might have a cap on the benefit paid. I don't remember the details. Regardless, it's a great benefit that you hope to never have to use.

Eric

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Originally Posted by ELA

Very good point.

Also, I think the FL HBPA might have a cap on the benefit paid. I don't remember the details. Regardless, it's a great benefit that you hope to never have to use.

Eric

And it is a benefit that owners don't have to reach into their pocket for.